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Chris "Spacewolf" Feinstein 
Chris Feinstein performing at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, New Jersey, February 23, 2009Background information Birth name Christopher Todd Feinstein Born May 26, 1967 Origin Nashville Died 15 December 2009 (aged 42), New York City Years active 1982–2009 Associated acts Shadow 15, The Questionnaires, Bedlam, Iodine, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Santogold, Albert Hammond Jr., Rufus Wainwright, Sean Lennon, Moby, Fat Joe, Northern State, Chantal Kreviazuk, Tim Finn, Patty Griffin, Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainwright, The Astrojet, Gin Wigmore, Minnie Driver, Clara Venus, Mikki James, Notable instruments Gibson Ripper Bass Christopher Todd Feinstein (May 26, 1967 – December 15, 2009) was an American musician, producer, writer and collaborator from Nashville, Tennessee.
Feinstein's career began at the age of 15, recording and touring in bands (The Questionnaires, Bedlam, Iodine), which led him to widen his studio skills where he became interested in production and recording artist development.
In 1997, Feinstein moved to New York City to pursue his career in production. He became a partner in a production team based at the infamous TMF Studios in the East Village. While at TMF, he teamed up with Detroit native, producer/engineer Michael Tudor to co-produce a series of recordings of New York rock bands such as The Astrojet (featuring Jody Porter of Fountains of Wayne), Clara Venus “Greatest Hurts” and Mikki James. Together, Feinstein and Tudor co-produced material for The Beatles-based soundtrack for the film I Am Sam featuring Rufus Wainright and Sean Lennon's “Across The Universe” and Howie Day's Help.” They also co-produced Moby’s radio singles South Side (featuring Gwen Stefani) and We Are All Made of Stars. During this time, Feinstein also contributed musically to various artists’ albums such as Fat Joe's “Loyalty”, Chantal Kreviazuk's Juno Award winning Color Moving and Still, Tim Finn's “Say It Is So” and Patty Griffin's Flaming Red.
As a multi-instrumentalist, writer and collaborator this combination of experience allowed him the ability to communicate musically in the studio with both up-and-coming artists as well as highly acclaimed artists and producers; Albert Hammond Jr. “Yours to Keep”, Santogold “Santogold” – Producer John Hill and Northern State “Can I Keep This Pen?”.
In 2006, Feinstein was sought-after to play bass guitar for Ryan Adams & The Cardinals [1] During this time he also became known as “Spacewolf.” As a Cardinal he recorded three albums, Easy Tiger (2007), Follow the Lights EP (2007) and Cardinology (2008) and toured extensively worldwide through 2009.
The last album he recorded playing bass guitar was New Zealand artist Gin Wigmore's “Holy Smoke” produced by Mike Elizondo and engineered by Joe Chiccarelli.
Growing up, Feinstein enjoyed listening to The Clash, The Replacements, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Flaming Lips, and Brian Wilson.
On December 15, 2009, Feinstein was found dead in his New York City apartment. He was 42 years old.[2]
Discography
Year Title Artist Instrument 2009 Holy Smoke Gin Wigmore Bass, percussion 2008 Cardinology Ryan Adams & The Cardinals Co-writer, bass, background vocals 2008 Santogold Santogold Co-writer, guitar 2007 Everybody Knows Ryan Adams Bass 2007 Follow the Lights (EP) Ryan Adams Bass 2007 Can I Keep This Pen? Northern State Co-writer, guitar, bass 2007 Seastories Minnie Driver Bass 2007 Easy Tiger Ryan Adams Bass 2007 Yours to Keep (US) Albert Hammond, Jr. Bass 2007 Second Time Around Nell Bryden Guitar 2006 Go – The Very Best of Moby Moby Mixing 2006 Yours to Keep (UK) Albert Hammond, Jr. Bass 2006 Sinners Like Me Eric Church Bass 2005 From Midnight On Nell Bryden Guitar 2005 Greatest Hurts Clara Venus Guitar, producer, percussion, tambourine 2004 Everything Changed Abra Moore Bass 2003 The Bridge Shaye Bass 2003 Regret Over the Wires Matthew Ryan Vocals (background) 2003 Electrotech (Ministry of Sound) Various artists Mixing 2003 Decadence Pure Global Chillout Various artists Mixing 2003 Dancestar 2002 Various artists Mixing 2003 Best Dance Album in the World...Ever! Various artists Mixing 2002 Loyalty Fat Joe Bass 2002 Clubber's Guide to Ibiza 2001 (Universal International) Various artists Mixing 2002 Now, Vol. 52 (UK) Various artists Mixing 2002 Karma Lounge, Vol. 2 Various artists Mixing 2002 Addicted to Trance Various artists Mixing 2002 Here Comes the Trick Pleasure Club Bass, drums 2002 Electric Jack Ingram Bass 2002 I Am Sam (Motion picture soundtrack) Various artists Bass, guitar, mixing, percussion, producer 2002 Thinking Room Anika Moa Bass 2001 Thinking Room Anika Moa Bass 2000 Colour Moving and Still (Canada) Chantal Kreviazuk Bass 2000 Say It Is So Tim Finn Bass 2001 East Autumn Grin Matthew Ryan Bass, vocals (background) 1999 Anywhere but Here (Motion picture soundtrack) Various artists Co-writer, drums 1999 Greta Gaines Greta Gaines Bass 1998 Flaming Red Patty Griffin Bass, vocals (background) 1998 Falling Forward Margaret Becker Bass 1998 Baby Grand Iodine Co-writer, bass, design, vocals, photography 1996 Sweetie Daniel Tashian Bass, drums 1995 Maximum Joy Iodine Co-writer, bass, photography, background vocals 1992 Into the Coals Bedlam Bass, composer, background vocals 1992 EP Bedlam Bass, background vocals 1991 Anything Can Happen The Questionnaires Co-writer, bass, background vocals 1989 Window to the World The Questionnaires Bass, background vocals 1986 Far Away Shadow 15 Drums, background vocals References
External links
- Lost Highway Records: Ryan Adams
- The Cardinals' Chris 'Spacewolf' Feinstein dies | News | NME.COM
- Chris Feinstein, Bassist for Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Dead at 42 | Nashville Cream
- Uncut.co.uk - News
- Chris Feinstein 1967-2009 R.I.P. on Blurt Online
- RIP NYC Musician and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals Bassist Chris Feinstein - New York Music - Sound of the City
- The Other Side Of Nashville: Chris Feinstein, Unsung Hero
- Chris Feinstein
- Nashville FM - Chris Feinstein, Bass Player For Ryan Adams, Dead At 42
- Pitchfork: Ryan Adams & the Cardinals Bassist Chris Feinstein R.I.P
- Ryan Adams & The Cardinals Bassist Chris Feinstein Dies at 42 | The Measure
- Lifenotes: Chris Feinstein; Bill Burnette Undergoes Surgery : MusicRow
- Christopher Todd Feinstein Obituary: View Christopher Feinstein's Obituary by The Tennessean
Categories:- 1967 births
- 2009 deaths
- People from Nashville, Tennessee
- American bass guitarists
- The Cardinals (rock band)
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